Geography

Navy basic training used to be offered around the United States in California, Florida, Illinois and Maryland. Now the only open training is on a very large campus in RTC Great Lakes.

Significance

Basic training tests your physical and mental capacity. It teaches you ideals and lessons applicable not only to the Navy but the rest of your future. It keeps you physically fit and challenges you mentally. You will learn military drill, basic seamanship, get familiar with a M9 pistol and Mossberg 500 shotgun, along with PT, and Navy life.

Features

During processing week you are given your Navy-issued clothes and given all medical and dental exams. Conditioning, marching, drills, swimming, and Navy classes become a daily routine. After boarding a land-bound training ship you will receive hands-on training encompassing first aid, nomenclature, and signaling the flags. Your classroom lessons continue to train you in the laws of armed conflict, shipboard communication, Navy ship and aircraft identification. The two physical fitness tests will include curl ups, sit-reaches, push-ups and a 1.5-mile run. After this you learn weapons fire and end with academic testing.

Time Frame

Basic training is eight weeks long. During the first week you focus on preparation. Then you will board your ship for continued academic and physical training.

Effects

Graduating from basic training will leave you with the opportunity to be placed in "A" Schools all over the U.S. after receiving your jobs, or an apprenticeship training, based on your results during basic.

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United States Navy

America's Navy